ferocity
noun
fe·roc·i·ty
fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 
: the quality or state of being ferocious
the ferocity of the lion's attack
Examples of ferocity in a Sentence
the ferocity of the lion's attack
We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Tennis champion Carrie Soto is the best player the world has ever seen — her ferocity and determination to win at any cost propelled her to 20 Grand Slam titles, shattering record after record.
—Kayla Olson, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The 1921 hurricane season was when many Orlandoans saw the ferocity of a tropical cyclone for the first time.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Olivia Rodrigo’s biggest asset is her ferocity—and her new record doubles down on those big, messy feelings.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ferocity
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“Ferocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferocity. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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